Tobago is the smaller of the 2 islands that make up the country of Trinidad and Tobago, joined in 1889. The official language is English, not Spanish as suggested throughout this episode.
Recent population--including 1986 when this episode supposedly occurred--is largely a mixture of descendants of Black African slaves and Southeast Asian Indian settlers. Today's culture is distinctly non-Spanish, save for place names and perhaps a dash of Latin influences blended with African rhythms found in Soca music.
While originally invaded by Spanish slavers in the 16th century, Tobago remained under indigenous control, with some Dutch, English and French settlement. The island came under British rule in 1763, with a brief interlude under French rule in the 18th century amid European wars. In 1962, the Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom, remaining a part of the British Commonwealth.
Trinidad's southeastern point is a mere 11 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Thus, in the "1970s", the united island nation, formerly replete with sugar cane plantations, derived great wealth from the discovery of oil, further transforming its developed economy. It now has the 3rd highest GDP per capita in the Americas, after the US and Canada.
Recent population--including 1986 when this episode supposedly occurred--is largely a mixture of descendants of Black African slaves and Southeast Asian Indian settlers. Today's culture is distinctly non-Spanish, save for place names and perhaps a dash of Latin influences blended with African rhythms found in Soca music.
While originally invaded by Spanish slavers in the 16th century, Tobago remained under indigenous control, with some Dutch, English and French settlement. The island came under British rule in 1763, with a brief interlude under French rule in the 18th century amid European wars. In 1962, the Trinidad and Tobago gained independence from the United Kingdom, remaining a part of the British Commonwealth.
Trinidad's southeastern point is a mere 11 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Thus, in the "1970s", the united island nation, formerly replete with sugar cane plantations, derived great wealth from the discovery of oil, further transforming its developed economy. It now has the 3rd highest GDP per capita in the Americas, after the US and Canada.
In the opening when the boat is pulling away from the dock, you can see a TV monitor on the right side against a tree.